REVIEW: Brazil Offers Sweet Caipirinhas, Sausage Skewers, and More at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Katie Francis

REVIEW: Brazil Offers Sweet Caipirinhas, Sausage Skewers, and More at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 features dishes from around the world, and just outside the entrance for Animal Actors on Location! is a booth featuring Brazilian cuisine.

UOR USF 2023 Mardi Gras Brazil 1

Menu for Brazil at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

UOR USF 2023 Mardi Gras Brazil 2

Food:

  • 🆕 Picanha Skewers – $10.99
  • 🆕 Linguiça Skewers – $9.99
  • Chicken Coxinha – $5.99
  • 🆕 Brigadeiros Trio – $5.99

Beverages:

  • 🆕 Mango Caipirinha – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup
  • 🆕 Guava Caipirinha – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

Photos of Menu Items for Brazil at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

mardi gras 2023 brazil 2017

*NEW* Picanha Skewers – $10.99

beef sirloin cap, with chimichurri, smoked salt, and pão de queijo

mardi gras 2023 brazil 1992

The beef was dry and fatty, but the chimichurri saved it somewhat. Overall, we didn’t really like it and would recommend skipping it.

mardi gras 2023 brazil 1993

The pão de queijo (cheese bread) was delicious with both skewer dishes.

*NEW* Lingui̤a Skewers Р$9.99

grilled Brazilian sausage with pão de queijo

mardi gras 2023 brazil 1996

The sausage was absolutely awful. It was greasy, rubbery, and inedible. Two of us tried it, and we both had to spit it out.

mardi gras 2023 brazil 1997

It honestly looked undercooked and was dripping. We’re thankful for the cheese bread and the drinks to cleanse our palate, but even they weren’t enough.

Chicken Coxinha – $5.99

tear drop chicken fritters

coxinhas

The chicken coxinhas were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

chicken coxihans 4

The chicken inside is smooth, similar to croquette filling. These are one of the better offerings at the festival.

*NEW* Brigadeiros Trio – $5.99

Brazilian classic with condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, and hazelnuts

mardi gras 2023 brazil 2003

The brigadeiros trio is the winner here, although you can’t go wrong with the caipirinhas (below).

mardi gras 2023 brazil 2001

The brigadeiros are fudgy and rich with a strong cocoa taste.

mardi gras 2023 brazil 2004

The crunch from the sprinkles and nuts is a nice change of texture.

*NEW* Mango Caipirinha – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

Pirassununga Cachaça, Bols orange curaçao with lime juice, mango nectar, syrup, and simple syrup

mardi gras 2023 brazil 2010

This drink was tart with a good amount of alcohol without being too strong.

*NEW* Guava Caipirinha – $12 for 12 oz. single serve, $13.50 for 12 oz. souvenir cup, or $16.50 for 20 oz. souvenir cup

Pirassununga Cachaça combined with guava nectar, lime juice, simple syrup, mint extract, and a pinch of salt

mardi gras 2023 brazil 2012

This one also had a good balance of alcohol but was sweet and fruity.

Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs from February 4 through April 16.

For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT.